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Fighting for Women’s Rights in Serbia, Sri Lanka and Mexico
Co-written with the contribution of the Sri Lanka section by Meghana Bahar, WITNESS’ Social Media and Communications Consultant for Asia-Pacific and Laura Salas, WITNESS Program Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean. In honor of the achievements of the women and human rights defenders who fought before us and those who fight alongside us now, WITNESS […]
Dalila Mujagic
March 8, 2017
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Mujeres usando el video para revertir violencia de género en América Latina
En estos días que se celebra el día internacional de la mujer, vale la pena resaltar las historias de personas comprometidas con la equidad de género que han utilizado el video de distintas maneras para lograr un cambio social.
Laura Salas
March 12, 2015
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Women Counter Gender-Based Violence with Video in Latin America
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we highlight the stories of those using video in creative ways to combat gender-based violence in Latin America.
Laura Salas
March 11, 2015
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The WITNESS Blog: A Look Back at 2014 and Look Ahead to 2015
In 2014 we contextualized dozens of citizen videos on human rights; shared resources for using video for change, archiving video and interviewing survivors of sexual violence; interviewed filmmakers, activists and journalists; advocated for better use of technology to aid those using video for change; celebrated stories of courage, and much more.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
January 5, 2015
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Reporting on Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence: #16 Days Round-Up
In this round-up we share noteworthy videos, articles and resources that were published during this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Jackie Zammuto
December 10, 2014
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Top 7 Takeaways from WITNESS’ Guide to Filming Sexual Violence Survivors
The Syria Justice and Accountability Center shares key guidance from a WITNESS guide designed to help effectively document sexual and gender based violence in Syria.
Raja Althaibani
December 9, 2014
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Music Monday: 16 Liberating Voices For Women’s Rights
These women artists sing about obstacles to social justice while also affirming and celebrating their invaluable role in bringing about change.
WITNESS
December 1, 2014
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Music Monday – Nina Simone Inspires Activism
This Monday we feature Nina Simone, not only because she was a brilliant singer/songwriter, a Juilliard-trained pianist, but also because of her pivotal role on the Civil Rights Movement and the liberation struggle.
WITNESS
November 24, 2014
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Reporting on Sexual Assault: 16 Tips for #16Days
In light of the disheartening media coverage around sexual assault this year, WITNESS is dedicating this 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to helping activists and journalists report on sexual violence more safely and ethically.
Jackie Zammuto
November 24, 2014
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Using Mobile Apps and Film to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
Nancy Schwartzman talks to WITNESS about her film work and development of tech tools, including mobile apps, to end sexual violence.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
November 4, 2014
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Students Combat Sexual Assault Using Video
As 76 higher education institutions come under investigation for mishandling sexual assault cases, students at the University of Kansas are using video to share survivors' stories and express their demands.
Jackie Zammuto
September 23, 2014
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Activists Documenting Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Face Challenges
A WITNESS training shares approaches to ethical filming of survivors of gender-based violence and discusses challenges faced by activists in South Africa.
Sara Federlein
September 12, 2014
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Now in Arabic: WITNESS Guide to Interviewing Survivors of Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Now available in Arabic, our guide for ethically interviewing survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
WITNESS
September 12, 2014
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دليل المقابلات مع الناجين من العنف الجنسي والعنف القائم على نوع الجنس
دليل المقابلات مع الناجين من العنف الجنسي والعنف القائم على نوع الجنس
WITNESS
September 11, 2014
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Reporting Ethically on Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
We share tips for journalists who may be reporting on the issues of domestic violence and gender-based violence for the first time.
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
September 11, 2014